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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.07, 523.52 and 166.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.07, 523.52 and 166.42 is: 249.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.07 : 523.52 = 166.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.07/523.52 = 166.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.07x = 523.52 × 166.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.07x = 87,120.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,120.75/349.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.58

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